By Frederic vidal | Project Leader
Report September 2026
Football that transforms. Football that connects.
Street Soccer Barcelona (SSB)
WE FRAME OUR PROJECT WITHIN:
1.SPORT FOR DEVELOPEMENT AND A CULTURE OF PEACE
We intentionally use sport, physical activity, and play to achieve social and peacebuilding goals, such as improving health, inclusion, education, and community resilience.
Sport is a tool recognized by the UN for fostering positive social change and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.
2.SPORT FOR PROTECTION
This approach, promoted by UNHCR and the IOC, recognizes the unique ability of sport to actively engage forcibly displaced adolescents and young people, promoting social inclusion, community cohesion and psychosocial well-being through safe, structured and accessible sporting activities.
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Participation and Impact Report
The collaboration with Street Soccer Barcelona (SSB) has significantly contributed to the development of our "Sport for Development" initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to social inclusion and community cohesion through football.
The collaboration aligns with our intervention objectives, which are based on a dual approach: on one hand, we work with individuals experiencing or at risk of social exclusion—specifically young people, refugees, unaccompanied minors, and people experiencing homelessness; on the other, we promote general public participation to create shared spaces for social interaction.
Through play and sport, we foster inclusion, community participation, and the building of a more cohesive, diverse, and egalitarian society.
Participation and Initiatives last mounths
The following activities:
• 3 "Play 4 Change" tournaments, aimed at promoting social interaction, inclusion, and civic participation through sport.
• 1 "Street Soccer 4 Good" tournament, a sports event with social impact designed to create meeting points for people from diverse backgrounds.
In total, these activities involved approximately 250 participants; of these, around 50 were individuals at risk of social exclusion who are connected to Street Soccer Barcelona's (SSB) various projects. Social impact of the collaboration
The collaborators involvement has gone beyond merely supporting one-off events. It has helped create inclusive spaces where people from diverse backgrounds have been able to share experiences, build connections, and participate in sports activities on an equal footing.
These initiatives have fostered:
• Social inclusion for vulnerable young people, refugees, unaccompanied minors, and the homeless.
• Opportunities for interaction between the general public and individuals at risk of social exclusion.
• The promotion of values such as respect, cooperation, equal opportunities, and teamwork.
• Public awareness regarding the potential of sport as a tool for social transformation.
Allocation of funds raised
Funds raised through these activities are allocated entirely to the development of Street Soccer Barcelona's social projects.
Specifically, they fund:
• The purchase of sports equipment.
• Sports facility rentals.
• The organization of the annual sports camp in La Garrotxa.
• Snacks for training sessions.
• Other socio-educational activities linked to the organization's inclusion programs.
About Street Soccer Barcelona
Conclusions
The collaboration’s has had a direct impact on both the participation of hundreds of people in inclusive sports activities and the consolidation of Street Soccer Barcelona's social projects. Your support has helped ensure that vulnerable individuals have access to safe spaces for sports, social interaction, and personal growth, while also raising public awareness about the importance of building more inclusive communities through sport.
Thank you for your support.
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